Dual Registered Manager Children's HomesNHS

Job summary

Package Description: We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and dedicated leader to oversee the opening of two brand new children's residential homes within Redcar and Cleveland. Operating under a dual registration, you will have the unique opportunity to influence every aspect of service development, from creating positive team cultures and implementing outstanding care practices to preparing both homes for registration and inspection. This is a rare chance to leave a lasting legacy by developing two services that provide exceptional outcomes for children and young people who need stability, support and the opportunity to reach their full potential. About the Role As the Dual Registered Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our childrens residential homes located in Redcar and Cleveland. As an experienced manager, you will confidently lead and support dedicated teams, fostering a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where children and staff can thrive. You will play a key role in establishing and developing this new service, ensuring high-quality care delivery while maintaining full compliance with regulatory and legislative.

Main duties of the job

The role of Dual Registered Manager in Agincare Children's Services offers an exciting opportunity to lead the establishment of two new children's residential homes in Redcar and Cleveland. As a manager, you will oversee daily operations, lead teams, and develop services to deliver exceptional outcomes for children and young people. Responsibilities include creating team cultures, implementing care practices, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The role requires a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, at least three years of managerial experience in children's residential care, and a deep understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted regulations.

Job description

Package Description: We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and dedicated leader to oversee the opening of two brand new children's residential homes within Redcar and Cleveland. Operating under a dual registration, you will have the unique opportunity to influence every aspect of service development, from creating positive team cultures and implementing outstanding care practices to preparing both homes for registration and inspection.

This is a rare chance to leave a lasting legacy by developing two services that provide exceptional outcomes for children and young people who need stability, support and the opportunity to reach their full potential.

About the RoleAs the Dual Registered Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our childrens residential homes located in Redcar and Cleveland.

As an experienced manager, you will confidently lead and support dedicated teams, fostering a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where children and staff can thrive. You will play a key role in establishing and developing this new service, ensuring high-quality care delivery while maintaining full compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape and embed best practice across these homes from the outset, ensuring outstanding outcomes for the children and young people we support.

What You Need to Be Successful in This RoleEssential:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years experience in childrens residential care, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding,Ofstedregulations, and relevant legislation in childrens services.
• Experience in planning and implementing care plans and maintaining documentation to a high standard in line withChildrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015and Quality Standards.
• Experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities who may display complex behaviours.
• Experience leading Ofsted home inspections.

Desirable

• Experience opening or developing new services is advantageous.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to earn a discretionary bonus
• A referral scheme that could earn you up to £1,000*.
• Career development opportunities.
• A variety of employee benefits including Blue Light discounts, early pay on demand, and a company pension scheme.

About AgincareAgincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services.

Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are also proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our Adult care services are regulated by theCare Quality Commission, and Childrens services are regulated by Ofsted.

Please note:This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings (including those regarded as spent) must be declared, subject to DBS filtering rules. This role is also subject to enhanced DBS checks and comprehensive vetting procedures in line with safer recruitment standards.

We believe in building teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Equal opportunities are at the heart of everything we do.

About us

Agincare is a family-owned care provider with a 40-year history of serving communities in the UK. As one of the nation's largest care providers, Agincare employs over 5,500 team members across more than 170 locations. The organisation offers a range of services, including nursing homes, home care, and live-in care. Agincare is known for its commitment to equal opportunities and support for the Armed Forces and care leavers. The organisation's new not-for-profit Children's Services aim to expand its impact by offering high-quality care to children and young people. As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, Agincare offers guaranteed interviews to care leavers.